# Evernote vs Better Notes + Lists and Todos

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Better Notes + Lists and Todos at none against Evernote's 11. Better Notes + Lists and Todos also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%). Evernote's advantage is ratings volume (78K vs 143) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evernote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $13.95 per month. Better Notes + Lists and Todos asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Evernote against 4.5 for Better Notes + Lists and Todos. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evernote has 78K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Evernote's written reviews are positive against 83% of Better Notes + Lists and Todos's.

Evernote ships an update weekly, Better Notes + Lists and Todos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evernote | Better Notes + Lists and Todos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-ai-notes-and-notebook/id281796108/reviews) | **[4.5 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-notes-plus-lists-and-todos/id980887055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 332 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evernote Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/281796111) | [Better Notes, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/360256774) |

## What reviewers say

### Evernote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-ai-notes-and-notebook/id281796108)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture ideas, organize notes, and manage tasks across all your devices. This app helps you tame distractions and accomplish more by bringing your to-dos, schedule, and important information together in one searchable place.

**Highlights:** Capture ideas as searchable notes, Create to-do lists with reminders, Organize with notebooks and tags, Scan and digitize paper documents, Sync across all devices, Integrate with Google Calendar, Web clipping for articles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evernote Plus | $13.95 | per month |
| Evernote Plus | $15.00 | per month |
| Evernote Premium | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal | $17.49 | per month |
| Monthly Personal Plan | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal Monthly | $22.00 | per month |
| Evernote Premium | $169.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High quality notes app
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Useful features and integrations
- 👍 Powerful search and organization
- 👍 Seamless cross-device sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable on mobile
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Declining quality and customer support
- 👎 Aggressive upselling and limitations on free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Sync issues between devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Search functionality not working as expected
- Inability to access notes after subscription changes

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app performance and stability
- Enhanced security features like encryption and two-factor authentication
- More flexible and affordable subscription options
- Better customer support and communication
- Expanded formatting and customization options


### Better Notes + Lists and Todos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-notes-plus-lists-and-todos/id980887055)

This app offers a streamlined approach to note-taking and list management. Organize your thoughts and tasks using hashtags, which automatically link related content. It also extracts actionable information like phone numbers and links, and allows for photo attachments.

**Highlights:** Hashtag organization, Linked notes via hashtags, Automatic data extraction (phone, email, links), Checklist creation, Photo attachments, Tap to interact with extracted data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast and quick note-taking
- 👍 Simple, minimalist, intuitive interface
- 🏷️ Hashtag organization system
- 📱 No unnecessary features or clutter
- 💾 Lightweight app with minimal storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Random note deletion issues
- ❌ No undo/redo functionality
- 🔒 No passcode/security protection
- 📱 Poor iPad optimization
- ☁️ No cloud sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Notes delete randomly or unexpectedly
- App crashes when deleting notes
- App crashes when resizing sticky notes
- Reminder notifications trigger for deleted notes
- Checkboxes don't stay checked after closing app

**Requested features**

- iCloud synchronization across devices
- iPad version with full optimization
- Passcode/fingerprint security lock
- Undo and redo functionality
- Text formatting options (bold, italic, underline)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evernote free?

Evernote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Better Notes + Lists and Todos free?

Better Notes + Lists and Todos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Evernote or Better Notes + Lists and Todos?

Better Notes + Lists and Todos is rated higher. Evernote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Better Notes + Lists and Todos averages 4.5 from 143 ratings.

### Do Evernote or Better Notes + Lists and Todos have ads?

Neither Evernote nor Better Notes + Lists and Todos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Evernote or Better Notes + Lists and Todos?

Evernote ships an update weekly, and Better Notes + Lists and Todos every 3 weeks. Most recently, Evernote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Better Notes + Lists and Todos on October 22, 2026.

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